Business continuity & operational resilience · Core
Business-impact analysis
Also called: BIA
ELI5
Assessment of critical activities, dependencies and disruption consequences.
Used in conversation
“Can we separate the likelihood of business-impact analysis from its potential impact?”
Pitch context
You will see “Business-impact analysis” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches business continuity & operational resilience.
Why it matters: In business continuity & operational resilience, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.
Sources & evidence · 4
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16